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http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=57456

Press Release:

JEM AND THE HOLOGRAMS Get A Comic Book Series That Is Truly Outrageous!

It’s Showtime (Synergy) At IDW Publishing

San Diego, CA (December 2, 2014) – IDW Publishing is excited to expand its long relationship with Hasbro and welcome JEM AND THE HOLOGRAMS to the world of comic books. Starting in March 2015, Jem and company will star in their first ongoing series! The creative team bringing this world full of fashion, art, action, and style to life is writer Kelly Thompson (Storykiller, The Girl Who Would Be King) and artist Ross Campbell (Glory, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles), with subscription covers by Sara Richard (My Little Pony, Kitty and Dino).

It’s the 21st century, and Jem and The Holograms are 21st century girls! Meet Jerrica Benton, the gifted singer of The Holograms, a band that has the right look and the right sound… But one thing is holding them back—Jerrica’s crippling stage fright. Luckily, Jerrica is about to find help in the most unlikely of places when she discovers a forgotten present left by her father. And what she finds is truly outrageous!

"As a kid I was a huge fan of the original 80's JEM AND THE HOLOGRAMS cartoon and so the chance to breathe new life into it for a savvy modern audience, not to mention to work with Ross, an artist practically destined to draw this book, is really a dream come true," said series writer, Kelly Thompson.

Don’t miss the chance to get the five stunning rainbow foil covers that will be available for Issue One—one for each Hologram by artist Amy Mebberson (My Little Pony, Pocket Princesses), plus the whole band by series artist Ross Campbell—in a deluxe rainbow foil and hologram collectible box. A second box set for Issue two will feature another set of four covers by Mebberson and a group shot by Campbell—this time starring Jem’s greatest nemeses, The Misfits!

“Getting a JEM AND THE HOLOGRAMS comic going was a top priority for me when I started at IDW,” says Senior Editor John Barber. “It took three years, but Kelly and Ross came in with a style and attitude that really got Jem. They understand Jem’s appeal—I can’t overstate the impact Jem has had on generations of fans and readers.”

The beloved animated show JEM AND THE HOLOGRAMS debuted on television in 1985, alongside a very successful toyline by Hasbro. The show was geared towards young females but was unlike any “girls show” before as it featured a strong female lead and mixed elements of science fiction, adventure, and romance.

Hasbro announced earlier this year that a live-action, motion-picture adaptation of JEM AND THE HOLOGRAMS from Universal Pictures starring Aubrey Peeples and directed by Jon M. Chu is slated for release October 2015.

See more of Campbell's Jem redesigns (mind you, from 2011 so there will probably be a few changes) here:

http://comicsalliance.com/jem-fashion/

 

[FuuRe]

I don't like this new art style...

 

[tringworldso]

While the 80's style is dated the new one is ridiculous, something I would never say about the old style.

 

[Escape Goat]

 

[Messi]

YES GIVE IT ALL TO ME

GIRLY HIJINKS GAF MOBALIZE

I CALL GEM

 

[Slayven]

Why did Jem have a secret identity?

 

[HUELEN10]

AAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH

!

HYPE

 

[googly]

I can't support this art style

 

[Tyrant Rave]

YES GIVE IT ALL TO ME

GIRLY HIJINKS GAF MOBALIZE

I CALL GEM

I am ready for IDW's ridiculous pricing on trades.

 

[lednerg]

A keytar? Bunch of hipsters.

 

[Amalthea]

While the 80's style is dated the new one is ridiculous, something I would never say about the old style.

Where's the drummer sitting?

 

[Escape Goat]

Where's the drummer sitting?

 

[Bloodrage]

Nope. Terrible art, sorry.

 

[lovely ladies]

I saw the name Campbell and thought it was gonna be J Scott Campbell.

 

[Shaffield]

HELL



YES

 

[Tizoc]

YES GIVE IT ALL TO ME

GIRLY HIJINKS GAF MOBALIZE

I CALL GEM

Count me in.

 

[Sojgat]

Redesigns look awesome.

 

[icy_eagle]

Didnt watch the series as a kid so I dont know how off the mark I am, but from an outsider's perspective the 80's-ness seemed like a big part of the appeal of the show, which the new artstyle seems to be missing I think.

 

[LiK]

I was hoping for J Scott Campbell. He draws the hottest chicks.

 

[kulapik]

Gotta start cashing in for the future movie, I guess.

 

[Vazra]

Will wait for the Jiz version of the comics

 

[Opiate]

I love that the black girl is the drummer.

Spoiler: If IDW announce a new black super hero, that superhero's power will be super strength.

 

[Dabanton]

The art is lacklustre compared to the original.

 

[mollipen]

Really do not like the redesigns for Jem and the Holograms. They're supposed to be fun, fluffy pop idols. Don't be ashamed of that.

 

[lazygecko]

Knowing IDW, when do we get the Jem/Godzilla crossover?

I love that the black girl is the drummer.

Spoiler: If IDW announce a new black super hero, that superhero's power will be super strength.

Implying drumming is all brute force and no technique/finesse?

 

[Pop-O-Matic]

Really do not like the redesigns for Jem and the Holograms. They're supposed to be fun, fluffy pop idols. Don't be ashamed of that.

This is what fun, fluffy pop idols look like in the year 2014.

Spoiler

(According to people from 1986)

 

[neogaffer1]

Man, I read that as IDF introduces new Jew and the Holograms comic series. Thought this had to do with Israel.

 

[Spike Spiegel]

The comments about the redesigns are actually surprising me. When I look at the outfits that Katy Perry wears onstage and in her videos I think, "that's the sort of thing a modern popstar who grew up watching Jem and the Holograms would wear." And now, here's a modern-age Jem and the Holograms comic, and they're wearing the sort of attire you'd see a Katy Perry wear.

 

[Sojgat]

I love that the black girl is the drummer.

Spoiler: If IDW announce a new black super hero, that superhero's power will be super strength.

Shana was always the original drummer before Raya joined the band. It's not some IDW invention.

 

[Sesha]

Will they use these designs in Kingdom Hearts 3?

 

[Machine]

Aja's got some chunky thighs in that image.

 

[Sojgat]

The comments about the redesigns are actually surprising me. When I look at the outfits that Katy Perry wears onstage and in her videos I think, "that's the sort of thing a modern popstar who grew up watching Jem and the Holograms would wear." And now, here's a modern-age Jem and the Holograms comic, and they're wearing the sort of attire you'd see a Katy Perry wear.

Campbell's original Jetta redesign is the best. Hope it's final.

Knowing IDW, when do we get the Jem/Godzilla crossover?

I would be all for this, if they can convince James Stokoe to draw it.

 

[aly]

That art. I just can't, no matter how much I love Jem.

 

[Opiate]

Implying drumming is all brute force and no technique/finesse?

No, more general than that. Blacks are pegged with specific categories they are allowed to excel in.

 

[bryehn]

I love Jem, but that art kind of sucks. Has a Sanic feel to it and there's almost no shading. OG Kimber fo lyfe!

 

[lazygecko]

No, more general than that. Blacks are pegged with specific categories they are allowed to excel in.

I am not really aware of any black drummer stereotype.

 

[googly]

I saw the name Campbell and thought it was gonna be J Scott Campbell.

You're not the only one

 

[Of All Trades]

I am not really aware of any black drummer stereotype.

Drumline clearly energized a new generation of klansmen.

 

[Rur0ni]

I totally read Jews and the Holocaust. "Well this will be an interesting comic."

 

[Ingueferroque]

I totally read Jews and the Holocaust. "Well this will be an interesting comic."

I laughed.

I like the new style though.

 

[adj_noun]

Any time my wife digs out the Jem DVD's I stick around for Eric Raymond.

Say what you will about Eric Raymond's ethics, but any man who's willing to commandeer a wrecking ball (and risk serious jail time for public endangerment and attempted murder) solely to further the careers of his clients is an man worth representing you.

Pictured: A canny business man

 

[Rapstah]

While the 80's style is dated the new one is ridiculous, something I would never say about the old style.

Okay, the new art is bad and worse than the 80s art, but the 80s art is ridiculous. That is almost my only opinion on the old art. It's ridiculous.

 

[Deft Beck]

Fantastic redesigns! Very modern and fun.

I will read this.

 

[usea]

Okay, the new art is bad and worse than the 80s art, but the 80s art is ridiculous. That is almost my only opinion on the old art. It's ridiculous.

Would you say it's outrageous, even?

 

[KDash31987]

Why did Jem have a secret identity?

She couldn't sign herself up to her own record company or something. Also, how else would they have that crazy love triangle between her two identities and her boyfriend?

...anyway, I heard about this a few days ago. I'm not really a fan of the new designs, but I might check out the comic, anyway, since I'm a fan of the series.

Maybe I'll start using Jem avatars again...

I love that the black girl is the drummer.

In the show, Shana gets replaced by a Hispanic drummer named Raya in the beginning of season 2, and then she plays guitar/bass instead.

By the way, here's the cover without any text on it:

 

[Dead]

That art is awesome. Ross Campbell is a G

 

[TetraxShards]

Knowing IDW, when do we get the Jem/Godzilla crossover?

After the epic six-issue mini Mars Attacks Jem and the Holograms.

 

[bengraven]

Great art.

Will wait to see what the Misfits look like.

 

[Nekofrog]

those boots are really channeling nomura

 

[tringworldso]

Okay, the new art is bad and worse than the 80s art, but the 80s art is ridiculous. That is almost my only opinion on the old art. It's ridiculous.

Totally 80's bro, it fits with the era.

Would you say it's outrageous, even?

Truly, truly, truly outrageous.